What if... you joined Production?
Open Production meeting on Monday, March 23!

We’re looking for passionate, organized, and community-driven humans to step into key Producer roles and help shape the experience from the ground up.

Read more: whatif.now/2025/03/what...

🔗 Learn more and be part of the conversation here:
here.burningman.org/event/campfi...
More Campfire Talks: burningman.org/event/partic...

Join us for the next Campfire Talk on February 25 at 5pm PST, when we’ll unveil this resource and dive into best practices for building a more sustainable playa presence. A moderated Q+A will follow — bring your questions and ideas!

Burning Man Project posted:
Exciting news for those dreaming of a greener Black Rock City! The revamped Thrival Guide is live on the Green Theme Camp Community website — built from insights of 50+ model camps and the collective wisdom of sustainability-minded Burners.

3. Burning Man Live | Episode 106 | 02|12|2025
Rising Sparks – Bridging Burner Generations
burningman.org/podcast/risi...
"Rising Sparks is a grassroots collective fostering intergenerational collaboration, connection, and cultural continuity within Burning Man."
linktr.ee/therisingspa...

2. Journey to the Heart of the Man
www.yomster.com/work/journey...
Yoms made reference to this fantastic documentary he produced from that first year on playa
I giggled listening to Larry Harvey - even back then! - talking about people already saying that BM had become commercialized.

Sharing these wonderful podcasts, and a really poignant video from Black Rock City in 1998!

squishelle
BM Vancouver Regional Contact

1. Shadow of the Man Podcast: EP 14 Yoms
shadowoftheman.buzzsprout.com
Interview with Yomi Ayeni (Yoms) about how he found his way to Burning Man culture in 1998.

Each year we bring together new and long-time Burners to share stories and expertise on level up on build, interactivity and design, strike, MOOPing, and much more.

The 2025 Burning Man Camp Symposium is happening online - March 22, 10am-4pm PT!
Register here:
here.burningman.org/event/camp-s...
No matter what kind of camp you come from – theme camp, village, small camp, or art/mutant vehicle support - you’re welcome to join!

However, Playa Restoration’s 2024 MOOP Map highlights a persistent issue: lag bolts and tent stakes left behind, which require immediate community action. As we gear up for BRC 2025 and the #bestburnever, let’s take a moment to look back on and learn from 2024.

TL;DR
Black Rock City passed the 2024 BLM Post-Event Inspection! We achieved our best inspection score since the near-perfect results of 2019, a remarkable comeback after the torrential rain and MOOP challenges of 2023.

Leaving No Trace 2024: MOOP Map and Best Inspection Since Near-Perfect 2019!
February 4, 2025 By DA
Read more:
journal.burningman.org/2025/02/blac...

Man Pavilion design for BRC announced. Introducing the selected design, Mark Rivera's creation, "The World Fair of Unity." Mark explains, "Inspired by the World Fairs of today and tomorrow, this pavilion serves as Black Rock City’s global cultural center."

Read the Journal here: bit.ly/3EjS1L7

Everything You Need to Know About Burning Man 2025 Tickets
February 1, 2025 By Burning Man Project
journal.burningman.org/2025/02/blac...

Black Rock City 2025 Ticketing Information: tickets.burningman.org

IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO GO TO BLACK ROCK CITY - SUBSCRIBE TO THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER & READ YOUR EMAILS!

Today's big announcement is regarding tickets & some important changes.
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BRC Placement Newsletter

The first issue of the Placement Newsletter in 2025 has officially hit an inbox near you. Peep the fresh look and new community offerings (Facebook page, public calendar), plus details on our January Open House and Campfire Talks: 2025 Placement Newsletter #1 [January]

Introducing the 2025 BRC Temple: Temple of the Deep by Miguel Arraiz! Arraiz is a Spanish architect living in Valencia, and the Burning Man Regional Contact for the Spain – Valencia community.

See full blog post:
journal.burningman.org/2025/01/blac...

Burn in the Forest New Name Announcement
In case you missed the announcement via email on December 25th, here it is:
whatif.now/2024/12/burn...